The Hillsboro School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
Helena, AL
73 Elvira Rd, Helena, AL 35080
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Helena
- Smaller classes than 88% of Montessori schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Helena, Alabama, The Hillsboro School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 34 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 88% of Montessori schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 100% since 2019–20. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 34
- Teachers
- 8.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 22 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 88% of Montessori schools nationwide (4 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of Montessori schools nationwide.
- Compared with 138 Montessori schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Alabama
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Hillsboro School whether it takes part.
- CHOOSE Act education savings accounts · Education savings account
- Alabama Accountability Act scholarship tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Hillsboro School
What grades does The Hillsboro School serve?
The Hillsboro School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Hillsboro School?
About 34 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Hillsboro School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Alabama has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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